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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.68, 4,097.52 and 1,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.68, 4,097.52 and 1,150.16 is: 1,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.68 : 4,097.52 = 1,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.68/4,097.52 = 1,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.68x = 4,097.52 × 1,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.68x = 4,712,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,803.60/2,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.24

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